Resilience Intern

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Wellness program

On-site gym

Downtown parking

Volunteer and networking opportunities

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is seeking a Resilience Intern to support the company’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery program in Omaha, NE. You will work with stakeholders to update plans, participate in drills, and assist in crisis management activities while gaining valuable exposure to risk management practices.

We offer flexible hours (15–25 per week, more in summer) for undergraduate students with interest in resilience and emergency planning, along with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students pursuing risk management, emergency management, or resilience.
• Understanding of operational resilience principles and emergency standards.
• Proficiency with basic PC software and ability to learn new tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication across org levels.
• Commitment to high-quality customer service and collaboration.
• Ability to manage time, multitask, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Meet with process owners to collect continuity information across locations.
• Support leadership training on process updates.
• Act as scribe during live exercises and drills with teams.
• Help develop exercises to test continuity strategies.
• Monitor threats and inform resilience leadership of issues.
• Identify risks and assist in mitigation with leadership.

Skills

Operational resilience

Emergency management

PC proficiency

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Company

NICO National Indemnity Company Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that. National Indemnity Company is seeking an immediate Resilience Intern to join our team. This internship will give the qualified candidate an opportunity to obtain valuable experience and competitive pay. The Resilience Intern will have day to day involvement in the Company’s business continuity and disaster recovery program. They work with stakeholders to develop and update business continuity plans and initiatives across the organization. These initiatives include activities and functions designed to enhance and support the company’s Resilience Program, including but not limited to business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management.

Hours

Hours: Flexible; Between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 15-25 hours per week, depending on the applicant's schedule Up to 40 hours per week in the summer, depending on the applicant’s schedule.

Duties

• Updating and maintaining various Excel spreadsheets and Word documents related to Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plans and Initiatives
• Regularly meeting with business process owners to gather information on departmental business continuity plans for all Company office locations.
• Working with program leadership on training opportunities for designated individuals on process updates
• Participates as a scribe with the CAT/MAT teams in business continuity and disaster recovery live events and practice exercises, including drills, tabletops, department specific tests, and training.
• Assists in the development of exercises with other Company Resilience professionals to test and refine continuity strategies.
• Proactively monitors and notifies Resilience Leadership of current and developing interruption threats.
• Identifies potential business operation continuity risks and collaborates with Resilience Leadership on possible counters to identified threats.
• Works with the Safety Committee on crisis and emergency management initiatives.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree seeking students, with at least Sophomore standing 2 years of education in Risk Management, Emergency Management, or Resilience or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of Principles of Operational Resilience
• Understanding of Emergency Management Standards
• Proficiency with personal computer and related software
• Excellent oral and written communication with all levels of the organization and with Agents
• Desire to provide excellent customer service
• Strong aptitude to identify problems and make decisions, train personnel, and organize workflows.
• Ability to organize one’s time and resources, handling multiple high priority tasks while delegating, planning, and meeting strict deadlines.

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys. We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.

Benefits, Perks and more!

• retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
• a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally
• 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program
• subsidized downtown parking
• competitive time off policies including parental leave
• an Employee Assistance program
• much more!

The Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) are a group of six insurance carrier that are part of the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, and with more than 45 years in business, BHHC has evolved from a regional carrier to a national insurance group writing a diverse book of policies from coast to coast. BHHC has earned an enviable record of success in the insurance industry that is supported by A.M.Best’s highest financial strength rating of A++. We value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining high quality talent is essential to the success of our company. With hands-on training and maintaining a small company feel within our larger organization, we have created an atmosphere where “team players” thrive. A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.

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